SAMSUNG YP-GS1 User Manual
YP-GS1
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ABOUT DIVX VIDEO
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Contents
Assembling ........................................... 11
Unpack ................................................................ 11
Install the battery ............................................. 12
Charge the battery ........................................... 13
Insert a memory card (optional) ................... 15
Attach a hand strap (optional) ...................... 17
Getting started ..................................... 18
Turn your device on and o ........................... 18
Get to know your device ................................. 18
Use the touch screen ........................................ 21
Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys .. 23
Get to know the idle screen ........................... 23
Access applications .......................................... 26
Customise your device .................................... 27
Enter text ............................................................ 30
Download applications from Android
Market ................................................................. 32
Download les from the web ........................ 33
Synchronise data .............................................. 34
Entertainment ...................................... 36
Music .................................................................... 36
Contents
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Videos .................................................................. 38
Camera ................................................................ 39
Gallery ................................................................. 47
FM Radio ............................................................. 49
Communication ................................... 52
Google Mail ........................................................ 52
Email .................................................................... 54
Talk ....................................................................... 56
Social Hub ........................................................... 57
Personal information .......................... 58
Contacts .............................................................. 58
Calendar .............................................................. 61
Contents
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Memo ................................................................... 62
Voice recorder .................................................... 63
Web ........................................................ 64
Internet ............................................................... 64
Maps .................................................................... 67
Latitude ............................................................... 69
Places ................................................................... 70
Navigation .......................................................... 71
YouTube .............................................................. 72
Samsung Apps .................................................. 73
Market ................................................................. 74
News & Weather ................................................ 74
Connectivity ......................................... 76
Bluetooth ............................................................ 76
Wi-Fi ..................................................................... 79
AllShare ............................................................... 80
TV connections .................................................. 83
PC connections .................................................. 84
VPN connections ............................................... 86
Tools ....................................................... 88
Clock .................................................................... 88
Calculator ............................................................ 89
Downloads ......................................................... 89
Google Search ................................................... 90
Kies air ................................................................. 90
My les ................................................................ 91
Quickoce ......................................................... 92
Task manager .................................................... 93
Voice Search ....................................................... 94
Settings .................................................. 95
Access the Settings menu ............................... 95
Wireless and networks .................................... 95
Sound .................................................................. 96
Display ................................................................. 96
Location and security ...................................... 97
Applications ....................................................... 98
Contents
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Accounts and sync ............................................ 99
Privacy ................................................................. 99
SD card and device storage ............................ 99
Locale and text ............................................... 100
Voice input and output ................................ 101
Accessibility ..................................................... 102
Dock settings .................................................. 102
Date and time ................................................. 102
About device ................................................... 102
Troubleshooting ................................ 103
Contents
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Safety precautions ............................. 107
Index .................................................... 117
Assembling
Unpack
Check your product box for the following items:
Device
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Battery•
Quick start guide•
Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or
illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions
that are not covered by your manufacturer's
warranty.
The items supplied with your device may vary •
depending on the software and accessories
available in your region or oered by your service
provider.
You can obtain additional accessories from your
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local Samsung dealer.
The supplied accessories perform best for your
•
device.
Accessories other than the supplied ones may not
•
be compatible with your device.
Assembling
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Install the battery
If the device is on, press and hold [1 ] and select
Power o
Remove the back cover.
2
12
→
OK to turn it o.
Be careful not to damage your ngernails when you
remove the back cover.
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Insert the battery.
3
Replace the back cover.
4
Charge the battery
Before using the device for the rst time, you must charge
the battery.
You can charge the device with a travel adapter or by
connecting the device to a PC with a USB cable.
Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables.
Unauthorised chargers or cables can cause batteries
to explode or damage your device.
When your battery is low, the device will emit a •
warning tone and display a low battery message.
The battery icon
battery level becomes too low, the device will
automatically power o. Recharge your battery to
continue using your device.
If the battery is completely discharged, you cannot
•
turn on the device, even with the travel adapter
connected. Allow a depleted battery to charge for
a few minutes before you try to turn on the device.
will also be empty. If the
Charge with a travel adapter
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Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the
1
multifunction jack.
Connecting the travel adapter improperly may
cause serious damage to the device. Any damage
caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty.
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Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power
2
outlet.
You can use the device while it is charging, but it •
may take longer to fully charge the battery.
While the device is charging, the touch screen may
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not function due to an unstable power supply. If
this happens, unplug the travel adapter from the
device.
While charging, the device may heat up. This
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is normal and should not aect your device’s
lifespan or performance.
If your device is not charging properly, bring your
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device and the charger to a Samsung Service
Centre.
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When the battery is fully charged (the battery icon is
3
no longer moving), unplug the travel adapter from the
device and then from the power outlet.
Do not remove the battery before removing the
travel adapter. Doing this may cause damage to the
device.
To save energy, unplug the travel adapter when not
in use. The travel adapter does not have a power
switch, so you must unplug the travel adapter from
the outlet to interrupt the power supply. The travel
adapter should remain close to the socket when
in use.
Charge with a USB cable
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Before charging, ensure that your PC is turned on.
Plug one end (micro-USB) of the USB cable into the
1
multifunction jack.
Plug the other end of the USB cable into a USB port
2
on a PC.
Depending on the type of USB cable you are using,
it may take some time before charging begins.
When the battery is fully charged (the battery icon is
3
no longer moving), unplug the USB cable from the
device and then from the PC.
Insert a memory card (optional)
To store additional multimedia les, you must insert
a memory card. Your device accepts microSD
microSDHC
of 32 GB (depending on memory card manufacturer and
type).
memory cards with maximum capacities
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Samsung uses approved industry standards for
memory cards, but some brands may not be fully
compatible with your device. Using an incompatible
memory card may damage your device or the
memory card and can corrupt data stored on the
card.
or
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Your device supports only the FAT le structure for •
memory cards. If you insert a card formatted with
a dierent le structure, your device will ask you to
reformat the memory card.
Frequent writing and erasing of data will shorten
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the lifespan of memory cards.
When you insert a memory card in your device,
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the le directory of the memory card will appear
in the /sdcard/external_sd folder.
Remove the back cover and the battery.
1
Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts
2
facing down.
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Push the memory card in the memory card slot until it
3
locks in place.
Replace the battery and the back cover.
4
Remove the memory card
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Before removing a memory card, rst unmount it for safe
removal.
In Idle mode, select
1
device storage
Remove the back cover and the battery.
2
Push the memory card gently until it disengages from
3
the device.
Pull the memory card out of the memory card slot.
4
→ Settings → SD card and
→
Unmount SD card → OK.
Remove the memory card.
5
Replace the battery and the back cover.
6
Format the memory card
›
Formatting your memory card on a PC may cause
incompatibilities with your device. Format the memory
card only on the device.
In Idle mode, select
→
storage
Format SD card
Unmount SD card → OK → Format SD Card →
Before formatting the memory card, remember to
make backup copies of all important data stored on
your device. The manufacturer’s warranty does not
cover loss of data resulting from user actions.
→ Settings → SD card and device
→
Erase everything.
Attach a hand strap (optional)
Remove the back cover.
1
Slide a hand strap through the slot and hook it over
2
the small projection.
Replace the back cover.
3
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Getting started
Turn your device on and o
To turn on your device, press and hold [ ].
To turn o your device, press and hold [
Power o
→
OK.
Follow all posted warnings and directions from •
ocial personnel when in areas where the use of
wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes
and hospitals.
To use your device's non-network services only,
•
switch to Flight mode. Press and hold [ ] and
select Flight mode.
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] and select
Get to know your device
Device layout
›
Earpiece
Home key
Menu key
Headset jack
Front camera lens
Touch screen
Back key
Multifunction jack
Rear camera lens
Power/Reset/
Lock key
Volume key
Speaker
Back cover
Keys
›
Key Function
Turn on the device (press and
Power/
Reset
Lock
Menu
Home
hold); Access the quick menus
(press and hold); Reset the device
1
/
(press and hold for 8-10 seconds
and release); Lock the touch
screen.
Open a list of options available
on the current screen; In Idle
mode, open the Google search
application (press and hold); Open
the search input window while
using some applications (press
and hold).
Return to the idle screen; Open
the list of recent applications
(press and hold).
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Key Function
Back Return to the previous screen.
Volume Adjust the device’s volume.
1. If your device has fatal errors or hang-ups, or freezes, you may
need to reset the device to regain functionality.
Indicator icons
›
Icons shown on the display may vary depending on
your region or service provider.
Icon Denition
Open WLANs available
WLAN connected
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Icon Denition
AllShare in progress
Kies air in progress
Bluetooth activated
Paired with a Bluetooth-enabled phone or
stereo headset
GPS activated
Synchronised with the web
Uploading data
Downloading data
Icon Denition
Connected to PC
New email message
New Google Mail
Alarm activated
Event notication
Silent mode activated
Flight mode activated
Vibration mode activated
Music playback in progress
Icon Denition
Music playback paused
FM radio turned on in the background
Error occurred or caution required
Battery power level
10:00
Current time
Use the touch screen
Your device’s touch screen lets you easily select items or
perform functions. Learn basic actions to use the touch
screen.
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To avoid scratching the touch screen, do not use •
sharp tools.
Do not allow the touch screen to come into
•
contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic
discharges can cause the touch screen to
malfunction.
Do not allow the touch screen to come into
•
contact with water. The touch screen may
malfunction in humid conditions or when
exposed to water.
For optimal use of the touch screen, remove the •
screen protection lm before using your device.
Your touch screen has a layer that detects small
•
electrical charges emitted by the human body.
For best performance, tap the touch screen with
your ngertip. The touch screen will not react to
touches of sharp tools, such as a stylus or pen.
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Control your touch screen with the following actions:
Tap: Touch once with your nger to select or launch a
•
menu, option, or application.
Tap and hold: Tap an item and hold it for more than
•
2 seconds to open a pop-up option list.
Drag: Tap and drag your nger up, down, left, or right to
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move to items on lists.
Drag and drop: Tap and hold your nger on an item, and
•
then drag your nger to move the item.
Double-tap: Tap twice quickly with your nger to zoom
•
in or out while viewing photos or web pages.
Pinch: Place two ngers far apart, and then pinch them
•
together.
Your device turns o the touch screen when you •
do not use the device for a specied period. To
turn on the screen, press [
You can adjust the backlight time. In Idle mode,
•
open the application list and select Settings →
→
Display
Screen timeout.
] or the Home key.
Get to know the idle screen
When the device is in Idle mode, you will see the idle
screen. From the idle screen, you can view your device’s
status and access applications.
The idle screen has multiple panels. Scroll left or right to a
panel of the idle screen.
Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys
You can lock the touch screen and keys to prevent any
unwanted device operations.
To lock, press [
pressing [
window with your nger.
]. To unlock, turn on the screen by
] or the Home key and then ick the grey
You can activate the screen lock feature to prevent
others from using or accessing your personal data
and information saved in your device.
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Add items to the idle screen
›
You can customise the idle screen by adding shortcuts to
applications or items in applications, widgets, or folders. To
add items to the idle screen,
Press [
1
] → Add or tap and hold the empty area on
the idle screen.
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Select the item category
2
• : Add widgets. Widgets are small
Widgets
applications that provide convenient functions and
information on your idle screen.
Shortcuts
• : Add shortcuts to items, such as
applications, bookmarks, and contacts.
Folders
• : Create a new folder or add folders for your
contacts.
Wallpapers
• : Set a background image.
Move items on the idle screen
›
Tap and hold an item to move until the item appears
1
gre y.
Drag the item to the location you want.
2
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→
an item:
Remove items from the idle screen
›
Tap and hold an item to remove.
1
The trash bin appears at the bottom of the idle screen.
Drag the item to the trash bin.
2
When the item turns red, release the item.
3
Use the notications panel
›
In Idle mode or while using an application, tap the
indicator icons area and drag your nger down to open the
notications panel. You can activate or deactivate wireless
connection features and access a list of notications, such
as new email messages, upcoming events, and processing
status. To hide the panel, drag the bottom of the list up.
From the notications panel, you can use the following
options:
Wi-Fi
• : Activate or deactivate the WLAN connection
feature.
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Bluetooth
• : Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth wireless
connection feature.
GPS
• : Activate or deactivate the GPS feature.
Sound
• /Vibration: Activate or deactivate Vibration
mode.
Auto rotation
• : Activate or deactivate the auto rotation.
Available options may vary depending on your
region or service provider.
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Add or remove panels to the idle screen
›
You can add or remove panels of the idle screen to
organise widgets according to your preferences and needs.
In Idle mode, press [
1
You can also place your two ngers on the screen and
pinch to switch to Edit mode.
Add or remove panels by using the following features:
2
To remove a panel, tap and hold the thumbnail of a •
panel and drag it to the trash bin at the bottom of
the screen.
To add a new panel, select
• .
•
To change the order of the panels, tap and hold the
thumbnail of a panel and drag it to the location you
want.
When you are nished, press [
3
] → Edit.
].
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Access applications
To access your device’s applications,
In Idle mode, select
1
Scroll left or right to another application screen.
2
Select an application.
3
When you use applications provided by Google, •
you must have a Google account. If you do not
have a Google account, sign up for a Google
account.
You can add a shortcut to an application by
•
tapping and holding the application icon from
the application list. You can move the icon to the
location you want on the idle screen.
Press [
4
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] to return to the previous screen; Press the
Home key to return to the idle screen.
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to access the application list.
Before using location services, such as map and •
navigation applications, or internet services,
ensure that the wireless connection is active.
Your device has a built-in motion sensor that
•
detects its orientation. If you rotate the device
while using some features, the interface will
automatically switch to landscape view. To set the
interface to keep the orientation when you rotate
the device, select Settings
rotate screen.
Organise applications
›
You can reorganise the applications in the application list
by changing their order or grouping them into categories
to suit your preferences and needs.
In the application list, press [
1
Tap and hold an application.
2
→
Display → Auto-
] → Edit.
Drag the application icon to the location you want.
3
You can move an application icon to another main
menu screen.
Press [
4
To change the order of the main menu screens,
1
2
›
1
2
] → Save.
In the application list, place your two ngers on the
screen and pinch.
Tap and hold the thumbnail of a screen and drag it to
the location you want.
Access recent applications
Press and hold the Home key to open the list of
applications you have accessed recently.
Select an application to access.
Use the task manager
›
Your device is a multitasking device. It can run more than
one application at the same time. However, multitasking
may cause hang-ups, freezing, memory problems, or
additional power consumption. To avoid these problems,
end unnecessary programs using the task manager.
In Idle mode, open the application list and select
1
2
→
manager
The list of all the applications currently running on
your device appears.
To close an application, select
To close all active applications, select End all.
Active applications.
End.
Task
Customise your device
Get more from your device by customising it to match your
preferences.
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Set the current time and date
›
In Idle mode, open the application list and select
1
Settings → Date and time.
Set the time and date and change other options.
2
Turn on or o the touch tone
›
In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings
→
Sound → Audible selection.
Adjust the volume of the device
›
Press the Volume key up or down to adjust the device
volume.
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Switch to Silent mode
›
To mute or unmute your device, do one of the following:
Open the notications panel from the top of the screen
•
and select Sound.
Press and hold [
• ] and select Silent mode.
You can set the device to alert you to various events
in Silent mode. In Idle mode, open the application
list and select Settings
Always or Only in Silent mode. When you switch to
Silent mode,
Activate animation for switching
›
→
Sound → Vibrate →
will appear in place of .
windows
In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings
→
Display → Animation → Some animations or All
animations.
Select a wallpaper for the idle screen
›
In Idle mode, press [1 ] →Wallpaper → an option.
Select an image.
2
Select 3 Save or Set wallpaper.
Samsung is not responsible for any use of default
images or wallpapers provided on your device.
Adjust the brightness of the display
›
In Idle mode, open the application list and select
1
Settings → Display → Brightness.
Drag the slider
2
Select
3
The brightness level of the display will aect how
quickly the device consumes battery power.
to adjust the level of brightness.
OK.
Set a screen lock
›
You can lock the touch screen with an unlock pattern or
password to prevent unauthorised people from using the
device without your permission.
Once you set a screen lock, your device will require •
an unlock code each time you turn it on or unlock
the touch screen.
If you forget your pattern or password, bring your
•
device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it.
Samsung is not responsible for any loss of security
•
codes or private information or other damages
caused by illegal software.
Set an unlock pattern
In Idle mode, open the application list and select
1
Settings → Location and security → Set screen lock
→
Pattern.
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See the on-screen instructions and example patterns
2
and select Next.
Draw a pattern by dragging your nger to connect at
3
least 4 dots.
Select
4
5
Set an unlock PIN code
1
2
3
Continue.
Draw the pattern again to conrm.
Select 6 Conrm.
In Idle mode, open the application list and select
Settings → Location and security → Set screen lock
→
PIN.
Enter a new PIN (numeric) and select
Enter the PIN again and select
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Continue.
OK.
Set an unlock password
In Idle mode, open the application list and select
1
Settings → Location and security → Set screen lock
→
Password.
Enter a new password (alphanumeric) and select
2
Continue.
Enter the password again and select
3
OK.
Enter text
You can enter text by selecting characters on the virtual
keypad or by inputting handwriting on the screen.
You cannot enter text in some languages. To enter
text, you should change the writing language to one
of the supported languages.
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